Safelite(R) AutoGlass Market Teams Receive Prestigious Consumers' Choice Awards(TM)
Oct 20, 2006
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 19 -- Safelite AutoGlass' market teams have been named recipients of the 2006 Consumers' Choice Award(TM) (CCA) in all four of the markets in which it is handed out -- Atlanta, Dallas, Indianapolis and Columbus, Ohio -- in recognition of their excellence and commitment to quality customer service. ... Continue reading
Oct 14, 2006
Consumers Should Look for New Clean Diesel Label WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- Starting tomorrow on Sunday, October 15, operators of more than eight million diesel-powered trucks and buses plying America's streets and highways will be able to fill up with a new, ultra-low sulfur fuel that is 97 percent cleaner than the old fo ... Continue reading
Armor All and Jon Wood Pick America's Top Car Detailer
Oct 14, 2006
--Contest Winner Named Honorary Pit Crew Member for Friday's Busch Series Race-- HARRISBURG, N.C., Oct. 13 -- Facing 20 minutes on the clock and one very dirty 2006 Ford Fusion, but armed with plenty of Armor All(R) products, Kathy Lozowski washed away the competition and earned the top spot in The Armor All/STP Produc ... Continue reading
AAA and Tire Industry Demonstrate How Improper Tire Care Can Affect Motorist's Safety
Oct 13, 2006
--Falling temperatures, wet or snowy weather conditions all affect how your vehicle grips the road. If tires are under inflated or bald, you may not be as connected to the road as you think. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) statistics show that about one in every three cars has a significantly ... Continue reading
Brakes Plus Streamlines Operation with ShowMeTheParts
Oct 12, 2006
Brakes Plus Streamlines Operations and Technician Efficiency with Vertical Development, Inc.âs ShowMeTheParts -Application, Product and Pricing Data Consolidated- DOWNERS GROVE, ILLINOIS â Brakes Plus, an installer, with 43 local repair facilities has consolidated multiple vendor catalogs into one in an effor ... Continue reading
Angelo, Gordon & Co. Acquires Citi Roadside Assistance Business
Oct 12, 2006
NEW YORK, Oct. 12 -- Angelo, Gordon & Co. ("Angelo Gordon") announced today that the firm has acquired a business unit from Citi Cards, a member of Citigroup, consisting of United States Auto Club, Motoring Division, Inc. and Associates Auto Club Services, Inc. The holding company is named Drive America Holdings, Inc. ... Continue reading
"OBNOXIOUS ODOR" A Lemon Makes
Oct 11, 2006
PRESS RELEASE "OBNOXIOUS ODOR" IN A BENTLEY MAKES THE CAR A "LEMON" FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE A jury, in Orange County, California, has determined that a "smelly" 2001 Bentley Arnage is a "lemon" under California's consumer protection statutes. The verdict, which was delivered on Tuesday, October 10, 2006, obligates Bentle ... Continue reading
Cummins Selects Corning as Supplier of Emissions Control Products for Heavy-Duty Diesel Engines
Oct 11, 2006
CORNING, N.Y.--Corning Incorporated and Cummins Emission Solutions, a business unit of Cummins Inc. , jointly announced today that they have entered into a long-term agreement for the supply of Corning emissions control products. This multi-year agreement will help Cummins meet EPA 2007 regulations which take effect Ja ... Continue reading
Downing Street Garage Knows Consumers Want Quality & Trust in Auto Repair
Oct 9, 2006
DENVER--Downing Street Garage received yet another award as one of the winnerâs in Motor Age magazineâs âTop Vehicle Repair Shopsâ(a) featured in a special September 2006 issue of the magazine. Winning shops were chosen by a panel of qualified judges based on originality, practical business sense an ... Continue reading
Check Your Vehicle's Lights Before Daylight Savings Time Ends
Oct 6, 2006
BETHESDA, Md., Oct. 6 -- The end of Daylight Savings Time happens in most parts of the United States on Oct. 29 and creates unfamiliar driving conditions that can be hazardous without proper vehicle lighting. The Car Care Council recommends vehicle lights be checked before the clocks "fall back" to help ensure safe dri ... Continue reading
Don't Get Caught out in the Cold This Fall
Oct 4, 2006
FAIRFAX, Va.--As the seasons change, so do the maintenance needs of your vehicle. Fall is a great time to focus on preventative maintenance and to make sure that your vehicle is in top shape before the harsh winter months set in. âFall is the best season to enjoy driving,â says Pat Goss, host of PBSâ Mot ... Continue reading
AAA Announces Free Car Care Maintenance Inspections During October Car Care Month
Oct 4, 2006
BURNSVILLE, Minn.--During AAA Car Care Month in October, participating AAA Clubs of Minnesota and Iowa Approved Auto Repair (AAR) facilities are offering AAA members free car care maintenance inspections to help identify potential car problems. Certified technicians will inspect vehicle belts, hoses, tires, lights, flu ... Continue reading
Prepare Your Car for Winter Weather with Tips from CarMax
Oct 4, 2006
RICHMOND, Va., Oct. 4 -- As winter approaches, CarMax, Inc. , the nation's largest retailer of used cars, offers advice on how to make sure your car is ready for cold weather. "Harsh winter weather can create real challenges for your vehicle," said Todd Gartner, CarMax ASE Master Technician. "That is why it is so impor ... Continue reading
Working Wiper Blades Increase Visibility, Decrease Accidents
Oct 4, 2006
ROANOKE, Va.--Properly functioning windshield wiper blades could prevent some of the estimated one million accidents that occur annually in the reduced visibility driving conditions that accompany rain, snow and fog. âTwenty percent of all vehicle accidents result from impaired vision caused by a dirty or damp win ... Continue reading
NADA's Automotive Career Month Kicks Off Next Week
Sep 30, 2006
Students to Explore Auto Careers in New Car & Truck Dealerships Nationwide MCLEAN, Va., Sept. 29 -- Students across the U.S. will learn about the wide variety of career opportunities available in automobile and truck dealerships during Automotive Career Month in October -- an initiative sponsored by the National Automo ... Continue reading
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